Keep checking back for a list of our 2008/2009 Performing Arts Season

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER

JANUARY / FEBRUARY / MARCH / APRIL / MAY

The College of Arts, Media and Design at the University of Central Oklahoma invites you to see why we are the fastest growing arts college in the state! We present more than 200 performing and visual arts events each year which are open to all students and members of the community to enjoy.

Each year, our School of Music and Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Arts showcases their award-winning talents in a packed performing arts season. The UCO Jazz Lab, our live music club, showcases the region’s top jazz and blues performers every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Our Department of Art and Department of Design fill our galleries and museums with exhibits that inspire and challenge imaginations.

Tickets are affordable, and some events are even free. So, why wait?

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September  Events

The Arcadia Piano Trio Concert

7:30 pm, Sept. 2, UCO Jazz Lab

Doubt

By John Patrick Shanley

7:30 pm, Sept. 25-27 & Oct. 3-4; 2 pm, Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, Pegasus Theater, UCO Liberal Arts Building 

Chosen as the best play of the year by over 10 newspapers and magazines, Doubt is set in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, where a strong-minded Catholic school principal wrestles with conscience and uncertainty as she is faced with the possible misconduct of her resident priest.  Written by John Patrick Shanley, the Academy Award-winning author of Moonstruck, this play dramatizes issues straight from today’s headlines.

Chamber Music Concert with Cellist Tess Remy-Schumacher & Friends

7:30 pm, Sept. 29, UCO Jazz Lab

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October Events

Wind Symphony Concert +

7:30 pm, Oct. 2, Nigh University Center

This concert will feature classic chamber works for winds such as “Quattro Fiori d’Frescobaldi,”  “Liturgical Symphony” and “Miniature Overture” along with an exciting tribute to James Brown by New York trendsetting composer Scott Johnson.

UCO Marching Band Festival

10 am-10:30 pm, Oct. 4, Wantland Stadium

For fans of half-time marching band, enjoy a whole day of music and movement presented by some of the most outstanding high schools in Oklahoma.

UCO Student Jazz Ensemble Concert

7 pm, Oct. 6, UCO Jazz Lab

This concert will feature both traditional and contemporary jazz performed by UCO's award-winning student ensembles.

                                                                                                                                                                                         UCO Dance Choreography Concert                                                                                                                               

7:30 pm, Oct. 10 & 11, Nancy O’Brian Performing Arts Center (John Clinton Theatre in Norman) 

This combined concert will showcase Oklahoma City and Norman High Schools along with the UCO dance department performing new works by guest artists and UCO faculty.

Chamber Swingers in Concert

8 pm, Oct.14, UCO Jazz Lab

UCO Student Jazz Combo Concert

7 pm, Oct. 20, UCO Jazz Lab

Carousel ++

7:30 pm, Oct. 25; 2:30 pm Oct. 26, Rose State Performing Arts Theater

Presented in conjunction with Broadway Tonight, this concert performance of the musical stars Shirley Jones, Patrick Cassidy and Miss America 2007 and returning UCO student Lauren Nelson performing such musical hits as, “If I Loved You,” “June Is Busting Out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

Toast to the Maestro

7 pm, Oct. 30, UCO Jazz Lab

Enjoy an intimate evening with our Artist-in-Residence, Valery Kuleshov. This program includes a solo performance from the artist along with desserts and drinks. Proceeds benefit UCO School of Music Scholarships. For ticket information, call 974-3700.

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November Events

UCO Student Jazz Ensemble Concert

7 pm, Nov. 10, UCO Jazz Lab

This concert will feature both traditional and contemporary jazz performed by UCO's award-winning student ensembles.

La Bonne Chanson

7:30 pm, Nov. 11-13, UCO Jazz Lab

Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of French cabaret songs and opera arias at the UCO Jazz Lab as the School of Music’s Opera workshop celebrates the music and culture of France. This is truly an evening you won’t want to miss. Vive La France!

Twelfth Night

By Shakespeare

7:30 pm, Nov. 13-15& Nov. 20-22; 2 pm, Nov.16 & Nov. 23, Pegasus Theater, UCO Liberal Arts Building

Thought by many to be Shakespeare’s wildest, funniest and purest romantic comedy, this play features mistaken identity, separated twins and gender-crossing disguise in a romp intent on demonstrating that almost any obstacle to “true” love can be overcome. 

Chamber Orchestra Concert

7:30 pm, Nov. 25, UCO Jazz Lab

UCO School of Music Gala 

7:30 pm, Nov. 18, Oak Tree Country Club
A music extravaganza featuring performances by UCO's Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony and Concert Chorale.

Percussion Consort Concert

7:30 pm, Nov. 24, UCO Jazz Lab

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December Events

UCO Student Jazz Combo Concert

7 pm, Dec. 1, UCO Jazz Lab

UCO Student Choreography Showcase

7:30 pm, Dec. 5 & 6, upstairs dance studio, UCO Health and Physical Education Building

This concert will highlight the finest in student choreography featuring jazz, hip-hop and modern dance. A fast-paced concert you won’t want to miss.   

UCO Student Jazz Ensemble Concert

7 pm, Dec. 8, UCO Jazz Lab

This concert will feature both traditional and contemporary jazz performed by UCO's award-winning student ensembles.

Merry Memories ++

8 pm, Dec. 11-13 & Dec. 18-20, UCO Jazz Lab

Edmond’s annual jazzy holiday tradition continues.  A festive jazz quartet along with UCO Music Theatre’s finest vocalists sing, dance and swing their way through the sounds of the season. This show is a great way to kick off your holiday celebration. Early reservations recommended.

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January Events

Cello Piano Recital featuring visiting artists  Heasook Rhee and Tilmann Wick.

7:30 pm, Jan. 29, School of Music Recital Hall

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February Events

UCO Student Jazz Ensemble Concert

7 pm, Feb. 9, UCO Jazz Lab

This concert will feature both traditional and contemporary jazz performed by UCO's award-winning student ensembles.

The Crucible 

By Arthur Miller

7:30 pm, Feb. 17-21 & 2 pm, Feb. 21 & 22, Pegasus Theater, UCO Liberal Arts Building

Set against the backdrop of the Salem witch trials in the late 17th century, this drama exposes the suspicions and paranoia in small-town America after the trust and innocence of three young girls is   sacrificed to hysteria. A repressive era of American history brought vividly to life by America’s most celebrated dramatist.

UCO Student Jazz Combo Concert

7 pm, Feb. 26, UCO Jazz Lab

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March Events

Promises, Promises

7:30 pm, March 2-4 & 10-12, UCO Jazz Lab

UCO Student Jazz Ensemble Concert

7 pm, March 9, UCO Jazz Lab

This concert will feature both traditional and contemporary jazz performed by UCO's award-winning student ensembles.

UCO Symphony Orchestra in Concert

7:30 pm, March 10, Oak Tree Country Club

UCO Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band in Concert +

7:30 pm, March 12, Oak Tree Country Club

This feel-good concert will feature “Radiant Joy” by Steven Bryant, “Shepherd’s Hey” by Percy Grainger, “Noisy Wheels of Joy” by Eric Whitacre and “Joy” by Frank Ticheli.

FUBAR: The Musical Part 4 ++

7:30 pm., March 27 & 28, Pegasus Theatre, UCO Liberal Arts Building

If you’ve seen FUBAR in the past, you haven't seen anything yet. FUBAR: The Musical art 4 is a whole new script with new music. Even though the theme of this student-written rock musical is crisis, FUBAR will make you laugh until you cry.  Live musicians accompany the performers in this celebration of life.  Free snacks

provided.

UCO Kaleidoscope Dancers in Concert

7:30 pm, March 27 & 28, Bishop McGuinness High School, Petusky Performing Arts Auditorium

This combined concert featuring the UCO Kaleidoscope Dancers and Dance Horizons will feature new choreography by guest artists and UCO faculty and students. Come share n evening of dance at its best.

Chamber Music Concert with Cellist Tess Remy-Schumacher & Friends

7:30 pm, March 30, School of Music Recital Hall

UCO Band Festival Awards Concert featuring the UCO Wind Symphony

7:30 pm, March 31, Nigh University Center Ballroom

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April Events

Chamber Orchestra Concert

7:30 pm, April 7, UCO Jazz Lab

The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad

Based on the novel by Kenneth Grahame

6:30 pm, April 9-11; Matinee (Time TBA) April 11, Nigh University Center Ballroom 

This delightful children’s story, based on the popular novel “The Wind in the Willows,” focuses on the adventurous Mr. Toad who gets himself into mischief and mayhem while his friends Rat and Mole attempt to get him out of trouble.  This story delights children of all ages with fun, uplifting songs and the central theme of friendship. 

Zombie Prom with Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (City Rep)

By Dana P. Rowe and John Dempsey 

8 pm, April 10; 4 pm & 8 pm, April 11; 2 pm, April 12

8 pm, April 17; 4 pm & 8 pm, April 18; 2 pm, April 19

Civic Center Music Hall Freede Little Theatre

This girl-meets-ghoul musical explodes with teenage ballads, doo-wop, gospel and rock. A campy, rollicking romp that stays safely on the “sunny side” of the macabre. For tickets, call City Rep at (405) 848-3761.

UCO Student Jazz Ensemble Concert

7 pm, April 13, UCO Jazz Lab

This concert will feature both traditional and contemporary jazz performed by UCO's award-winning student ensembles.

Chamber Music Concert with visiting Pianist Lois Hobbs Yu

7:30 pm, April 20, School of Music Recital Hall 

UCO Student Jazz Combo Concert

7 pm, April 23, UCO Jazz Lab

Così Fan Tutte

By W.A. Mozart

7:30 pm, April 23-26 & 2 pm, April 26, (Location TBA) 

This delightful comedy is considered to be one of Mozart’s greatest operas. It is a story of an old bachelor, Don Alfonso, who challenges the concept of women being faithful. He bets two young men that their fiancés will not be faithful for even a day. The gentlemen accept the bet, disguise themselves and try to court the others bride-to-be. With a little help from Despina, the servant of the two young ladies, we get a delightful series of events sure to be enjoyed by all.

UCO Symphony Orchestra Concert

7:30 pm, April 28, Oak Tree Country Club  

This concert will showcase the student winners of the Concerto Competition in performance with the orchestra.

UCO Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band Concert +

7:30 pm, April 30, Mitch Park Amphitheater or Oak Tree Country Club

This salute to Ernest S. Williams will feature his monumental “Symphony in C Minor” for band, along with several of his most popular marches including “The Noble Commander March,” “The Captivator March,” “The Bedford March” and the tone poem on “America.”   

Valery Kuleshov in Concert ++

Spring 2009, (Location TBA)

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May Events

UCO Student Choreography Showcase

7:30 pm, May 1 & 2, UCO upstairs dance studio, UCO Health and Physical Education Building

This concert will highlight the finest in student choreography featuring jazz, hip-hop and modern dance. A fast-paced concert you won’t want to miss.   

Percussion Consort Concert

7:30 pm, May 3, (Location TBA)

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For tickets, call the Mitchell Hall Box Office Theater at 974-3375.

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Jazz Lab Concerts

Performances are $7.00

All concerts begin at 8 pm unless otherwise noted. A full-service bar and pizza are available inside the Lab from The Hideaway. For more information, call (405) 359-7989 or go to ucojazzlab.com. The Jazz Lab is located at 100 E. 5 th Street in Edmond.

For a Complete List of Jazz Lab Concerts CLICK HERE

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Arts Links

Check out more performing and visual arts in events in the OKC Metro from our partners and friends!

Broadway Tonight

Edmond Convention and Visitors Bureau

Oklahoma Arts Council

Oklahoma Children's Theatre

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Oklahoma City Theatre Company

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park

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